Apple Tart With Almond Crust
This apple tart with almond crust is a healthy apple tart recipe made from scratch, perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall dessert. Learn how to make an easy apple tart recipe with no refined sugar and a nutty, buttery base.
Apple Tart With Almond Crust
As a chef and nutrition consultant, I always look for ways to transform classic desserts into nourishing and healthier recipes that feel indulgent without being heavy or overly sweet. Fall season is the time I wait for all year, when the kitchen fills with the smell of baked apples, warm cinnamon, and that irresistible buttery crust an making delicious fall desserts. Nothing beats pies and tarts made at home, especially when you’re working with fresh apples that practically beg to be tucked into a simple apple tart filling.
I grew up baking traditional apple pies with my family, but as I started exploring gluten-free baking and healthier substitutions, I began experimenting with almond flour and nut-based crusts. That’s when I discovered how incredible a tart can be when paired with an almond crust. It’s nutty, rich, and holds together beautifully, creating the perfect foundation for apple recipes during the fall season. Over the years, this has become my go-to apple tart recipe, one I make for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, and quiet afternoons when I just want a slice of comfort with a cup of tea of coffee.
This easy apple tart recipe is buttery, nutty, and tart, yet balanced with warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom. It’s a healthy apple tart that’s sugar-free, gluten-free, and still feels like the best apple tart recipe I’ve ever made.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It blends comfort and health in the best way.
- It’s sweetened with allulose, so it’s a sugar-free apple tart recipe that feels indulgent without refined sugar.
- The almond crust gives it a nutty depth that makes every bite satisfying, and the apples stay the star of the show with their tart and juicy flavor.
- It’s a simple apple tart recipe that looks elegant enough for Thanksgiving, yet easy enough to whip up on a weekend.
- It can be made eggless, dairy-free, or even as a vegan apple tart, making it a versatile recipe that accommodates any dietary needs.
- Plus, it’s proof that fall baking doesn’t need to be complicated, just good ingredients and a little love.
Ingredients for Apple Tart With Almond Crust
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For more inspiration on beautiful, gluten-free tarts, try this fig tart with goat cheese and mascarpone, it uses a similar method but gives you an entirely new flavor experience
Did you know?
Apple tarts go way back in European baking, especially in France and England, where bakers prized them for being simple yet elegant.
How to Make Apple Tart
Almond Crust
- Soak dates for 2 hours. Add blanched almonds to the food processor and pulse to crumble. (You could also use almond flour, but I like the crust to be more crunchy, so I used almonds in the food processor.) Add coconut flakes and pulse it again. Add soaked dates and pulse it again. Add coconut oil, ghee, or butter and pulse it again to paste. If it is not holding together, add some water from the soaked dates. Transfer it and press it into the pan to the removable bottom tart form. Bake it at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool before filling: Allow the crust to cool completely before adding your filling, especially for unbaked fillings. You can cover the edges of the crust with parchment paper if they brown too quickly during baking.
Apple Filling
- Slice your apples thinly and toss them with lemon juice, allulose, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of salt.
- Layer the apples in the crust, overlapping them in a pretty pattern. Nothing beats the look of a homemade tart with fanned apple slices; it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
- Put some butter or vegan butter pieces on top of the apples.
- Bake it at 375°F for 30 minutes or until the apples are fork-tender, and the crust is golden.
Ingredient Substitutions
- For a vegan or eggless apple tart, use coconut oil or vegan butter in the crust.
- If you don’t have allulose, honey or maple syrup works well, though it won’t be sugar-free.
- You can swap almond flour with almond meal for a slightly more rustic texture.
- For a puffier version, you can even make an apple puff pastry tart using store-bought puff pastry.
Chef Angie’s Tips
- Slice the apples evenly so they cook at the same rate. A mandolin makes this easy.
- Don’t skimp on the spices, cinnamon and cardamom are what make this tart taste like fall season magic.
- Bake the crust slightly before adding apples so it doesn’t get soggy.
- If you want a glossy finish, brush the apples with a touch of warmed apricot jam after baking.
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Ways to Serve
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a special treat on Thanksgiving.
- Slice it thin for a lighter, healthier apple tart snack with a winter tea or hormone balancing tea.
- Have it for breakfast with a hot chocolate, Pumpkin Spiced Latte, Hazelnut Latte, or a Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Latte.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for an indulgent apple pie crossover.
- Pair with whipped cream or coconut cream for extra fall flavor.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze slices for up to 3 months, then reheat in the oven to bring back the buttery, nutty crust texture.
Equipment
- Tart pan with removable bottom (for easy serving)
- Mixing bowls
- Mandolin or sharp knife for slicing apples
- Wooden spoon
- Baking sheet to catch any drips
FAQ
Can I make this apple tart vegan?
Yes, simply use coconut oil or vegan butter in the almond crust, and you’ll have a delicious vegan version of an apple tart.
Is this apple tart healthy?
Yes, it’s a healthy apple tart recipe thanks to the almond crust, no refined sugar, and fresh apples. It’s naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free.
How is this different from apple pie?
Apple pie typically features a double crust and more filling. In contrast, this simple apple tart recipe is lighter and thinner, showcasing the fresh apples beautifully.
Can I make this in advance for Thanksgiving?
Absolutely. Bake it a day ahead and store in the fridge, then rewarm before serving.
If you’re ready to embrace fall baking, this apple tart with almond flour crust deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving dessert table. It’s simple enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for holidays. Try this easy apple tart recipe from scratch and let me know how it turned out, share the blog, pin it for later, and pass the recipe along to anyone who loves apple recipes as much as I do.
Because nothing beats pies and tarts made at home, especially when they’re buttery, nutty, and tart in every bite.
For more inspiration and apple treats that keep well, try my gluten-free apple galette recipe.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Tag your photos or drop a comment so we can enjoy your creation together. When you’re ready for more cozy inspiration, take a look at my picks for fall dessert ideas featuring apple tart almond crust or explore another favorite like the tangy lemon curd tart recipe. Thanks so much for baking along with me, I hope this apple tart finds a spot in your collection of seasonal treats!
Apple Tart With Almond Crust
Equipment
Ingredients
Almond Crust
- 2 cups Almond
- 1 cup Shredded coconut
- 6 Dates soaked
- 3 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Date water
- pinch Salt
Apple filling
- 5 Apples
- 2 tbsp Allulosse or coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Cinammon
- 1/2 cup Apple butter
- 3 tbsp Butter unsalted, in chunks
Instructions
Almon Crust
- Soak dates for 2 hours.2. Add blanched almonds to the food processor and pulse to crumble.(You could also use almond flour, but I like the crust to be more crunchy, so I used almonds in the food processor.)3. Add coconut flakes and pulse it again.4. Add soaked dates and pulse it again.5. Add coconut oil, ghee, or butter and pulse it again to paste. If it is not holding together, add some water from the soaked dates.6. Transfer it and press it into the pan to the removable bottom tart form. Bake it at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden brown. 7. Cool before filling: Allow the crust to cool completely before adding your filling, especially for unbaked fillings.
Apple Filling
- Slice your apples thinly and toss them with lemon juice, allulose, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of salt.2. Layer the apples in the crust, overlapping them in a pretty pattern.3. Put some butter or vegan butter pieces on top of the apples.4. Bake it at 375°F for 30 minutes or until the apples are fork-tender, and the crust is golden.
Nutrition
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